INDIVIDUAL PROFILE OF FUNCTIONAL HEMISPHERIC ASYMMETRY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE by M. A. Bykanova, A. J. Kovalchuk, N. V. Pizova, D. S. Druzhinin

“…Objective — to identify the relationship between the individual profile of functional hemispheric asymmetry (IPFA) and lateralization of the Parkinson's disease (PD) debut, as well as assess of their impact on anxiety and depressive disorders and quality of life of patients.Materials and methods. 70 patients with PD (28 men and 42 women, average age 63,1 ± 8,1 years) with disease duration 48 [36, 72] months (Me [25 %; 75 %]) were included. …”
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The Evolution of Hillslope Hydrology: Links Between Form, Function and the Underlying Control of Geology by Anne Hartmann, Theresa Blume

“…Abstract Form and function are two major characteristics of hydrological systems. …”
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Changes in hemodynamic parameters and abdominal aortic endothelial function in the experiment with prolonged vagotonia by S. V. Gavreliuk

“…The aim of this study was to estimate of hemodynamic reaction and endothelial function on the model of long-term vagotonia. Materials and methods. …”
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Influence of masticatory function on food preferences and cognitive performance in centenarians: an observational study by Katia Rupel, Matteo Biasotto, Filomena Vella, Giulia Ottaviani, Roberto Di Lenarda, Mauro Tettamanti, Gabriella Marcon

“…Design Observational transversal study. Materials and Methods 31 participants with mean age 102 ± 2 performed an examination of the oral cavity including the measurement of DMFT (Decayed Missing Filled Teeth), FTUs (functional teeth units), FOUs (functional occlusal units) and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taste perception assay. …”
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Psoriasis, chronic eczema and atopic dermatitis in males: functioning of sympathoadrenal and vagoinsular systems by N. Yu. Reznichenko

“…The objective of this work was to study the peculiarities of functioning of sympathoadrenal and vagal-insular systems in male patients with psoriasis, chronic eczema and atopic dermatitis. …”
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THE SPECIATION IN GENETIC ALGORITHMS FOR PRESERVING POPULATION DIVERSITY AND OPTIMIZATION OF FUNCTIONS WITH SUBOPTIMAL SOLUTIONS by V. Pretsel, Roman Shuvar

“…This scenario is particularly common in multimodal functions where multiple local optima exist. To address this, a class of techniques known as niching techniques has been developed. …”
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Assessment of the functioning of the photosynthetic apparatus of Olea europaea L. under freezing temperatures by Sergei Yu. Tsiupka, Valentina A. Tsiupka, Ilya V. Bulavin

“…Materials and methods. The functioning of pigment apparatus, stability of chlorophyll-protein complex and membrane damage under freezing temperatures were evaluated on leaves of the following cultivars of olive: ‘Aglandau’, ‘Coreggiolo’, ‘Obilnaya’, ‘Tiflis’, ‘Dalmatica’, ‘Nikitskaya 2’, ‘Ascolano’, ‘Tossijskaya’, ‘Leccino’, ‘Razzo’. …”
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Effect of Preferential Relaxing Music on Exercise-Induced Changes in Autonomic Function of the Heart by Priyal H. Tolani, Mrunal Suresh Phatak

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MODIFICATION OF MYOCARDIUM FUNCTION AND PERFUSION AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANTATION. RESULTS OF MYOCARDIAL SCINTIGRAPHY by Y.O. Malinovskaya, E.N. Ostroumov, E.D. Kotina, Y.G. Moysyuk

“…Aim evaluated function and perfusion of myocardium in 12 cirrhotic patients before and after liver transplantation (LT).Materials and methods. …”
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Functional Outcomes of Screw Fixation of the Fracture Head of the Femur: A Descriptive Study by Pratyush Kumar, P.M.V.G Shyam, Manali Sarkar, Kumar Abhishek, Vishnu B. Unnithan, Suresh Kondi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes of patients treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using the screw fixation technique for the fracture head of the femur. …”
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The effects of rehabilitation on functional independence of Eastern Taiwanese children with rare or genetic diseases by Yu-Chuan Lin, Chun-Ying Weng, Chung-Chao Liang, Shao-Yin Chu

“…Objectives: This study investigated the effects of outpatient rehabilitation therapy (RT) on the functional performance of children from Eastern Taiwan with rare or genetic diseases. …”
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Protease‐Mediated Synthesis of Zein Nanofibrils: From Structural Elucidation to Functional Application by Mingqin Li, Tonghui Jin, Simone Wüthrich, Jiangtao Zhou, Qiyao Sun, Ting Li, Zhou Dong, Eva Maria Zunzuneigui Bru, Raffaele Mezzenga

“…Abstract The fibrillization of plant‐based proteins enhances their functionality, enabling potential applications in food and sustainable materials. …”
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Harvesting Peroneus Longus Tendon for ACL Reconstruction: Impact on Ankle Functions and Biomechanics? by Ajoy S Manik, Rahul Panduranga, Prasoon Kumar, Ronak N Kotian, Ramesh Debur, Sushruth Jagadish, Vishal Patil

“…Aim and background: The purpose of this review was to evaluate the available evidence on the effect of harvesting the peroneus longus tendon (PLT) for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction on ankle functions and biomechanics. Materials and methods: A total of 17 studies of interest were included in this narrative review. …”
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Carnitine levels and cardiac functions in children with solid malignancies receiving doxorubicin therapy by Anant Khositseth, Suwadee Jirasakpisarn, Samart Pakakasama, Lulin Choubtuym, Duangrurdee Wattanasirichaigoon

“…Materials and Methods: Serial carnitine levels and cardiac functions were obtained in children with newly diagnosed solid malignancies before doxorubicin, after cumulative doses of ≥150 mg/m 2 and ≥300 mg/m 2 , respectively. …”
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Assessment of Pulmonary Function After Treatment of Scoliosis: Meta-Analysis and Review Article by Majdi Hashem

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library to identify studies evaluating pulmonary function before and after scoliosis treatment. …”
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In vitro effect of bioscaffolds on viability and insulin‑producing function of human islets of Langerhans by A. S. Ponomareva, N. V. Baranova, I. A. Miloserdov, V. I. Sevastianov

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Indicators of endocrine function of muscle and fat tissue in athletes participating in martial arts by A. V. Shestopalov, V. V. Davydov, K. P. Merkel, T. V. Grigoryeva, D. S. Martykanova, N. Сh. Davletova, A. V. Laikov, S. A. Roumiantsev

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Functional and Olfactory Outcomes of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy Reduction with Laser, Radiofrequency, and Bipolar by Mustafa Caner Kesimli, Eren Yılmaz, Aytuğ Altundağ

“…Objective: This study aims to compare the effects of bipolar cauterization, radiofrequency ablation, and laser reduction methods, which are frequently used for turbinate reduction, on recovery times and olfactory functions in the early postoperative period.Materials and Methods: The olfactory functions of all patients were preoperatively evaluated with the Sniffin’ Sticks test. …”
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Comparative evaluation of several parameters of glycemic homeostasis in patients with functional pituitary adenomas by Rostislavovna Mikityuk, Oksana Olegovna Khizhnyak, Tatiana Ninelovna Sulima

“…To investigate glycemic homeostasis in patients with acromegaly and hyperprolactinaemia due to functional pituitary adenoma. Materials and Methods. …”
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Insulin gene expression and functional activity of insulin signaling pathway in Alzheimer's disease by Y. V. Gorina, E. D. Khilazheva, Yu. K. Komleva, O. L. Lopatina, A. B. Salmina

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